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What Causes Constipation With White Stool?
Hi Doctor. I am suffering from Liver problem as per told my doctor whom i am not trusting now. The reason is i m not having stomach relief however allopathy starts giving result in 3-5 days. The problem started with constipation and one day i got white stool. Please suggest me is it a serious problem or it is a minor issue and improving lifestyle (exercise and diet) may improve it without medication?
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
Hello,
White or clay-like stool is caused by a lack of bile, which may indicate a serious underlying problem. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
Stool gets its normal brownish color from bile, which is excreted into the small intestine during the digestive process.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
White or clay-like stool is caused by a lack of bile, which may indicate a serious underlying problem. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
Stool gets its normal brownish color from bile, which is excreted into the small intestine during the digestive process.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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